ChemChina extends $43 bn offer for agri-giant Syngenta

ChemChina extends $43 bn offer for agri-giant Syngenta Geneva (AFP) July 11, 2016 - State-owned China National Chemical Corp. said Monday it was extending its $43 billion agreed takeover for Swiss pesticide and seed giant Syngenta until September. The company, also known as ChemChina, said the offer for all Syngenta's shares in what would be by far the biggest-ever overseas acquisition by a Chinese firm was now open until at least September 13. "As previously stated, ex ... more

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